Shift Leader: Elevate Hospitality & Fast-Track to GM

Fountain; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader progression

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation

Wellness time

Parental leave

Free meal

401(k)

Job summary

Sweetgreen is hiring a Shift Leader in Cary, NC to guide daily restaurant operations and support a hospitality-focused team. You’ll lead with energy, accountability, and a customer-first approach to deliver great service across all shifts.

Top performers have a path to higher roles, with benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and meal perks. Join a purpose-driven brand dedicated to healthier communities through real food.

Qualifications

• Have leadership or supervisory experience in restaurants, retail, or hospitality.
• Enjoy motivating others and building a positive team culture.
• Stay organized, level-headed, and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Must be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts with a hospitality-first mindset, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and heard.
• Keep service running smoothly by managing pace, priorities, and execution across the floor.
• Jump in on any station as needed, modeling strong performance and teamwork in real time.
• Coach and support team members to elevate service, food quality, and operational standards.
• Uphold food safety, accuracy, cleanliness, and organization throughout every shift.
• Communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and stay calm under pressure during high-volume moments.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Job description

Sweetgreen is hiring a Shift Leader in Cary, NC to guide daily restaurant operations and support a hospitality-focused team. You’ll lead with energy, accountability, and a customer-first approach to deliver great service across all shifts.

Top performers have a path to higher roles, with benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and meal perks. Join a purpose-driven brand dedicated to healthier communities through real food.